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Amit Shah Sets 65‑Seat Target for BJP in Uttarakhand Assembly Elections
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 01:02 AM
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BJP president Amit Shah announced a target of 65 seats in the upcoming Uttarakhand assembly polls, aiming for a third consecutive victory for the party.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set an ambitious goal for the 2024 Uttarakhand assembly elections, with party president Amit Shah declaring a target of 65 seats out of the 70 in the state legislature. Shah said the party is aiming for a hat‑trick, building on its victories in 2017 and 2022.
The statement came as the BJP prepares to launch its campaign in the northern hill state. Shah emphasized that winning 65 seats would secure a clear majority and demonstrate the party’s continued popularity among voters.
Uttarakhand’s electorate has shown a trend of favoring the BJP in recent elections, and the party’s leadership believes that a focused strategy on key constituencies will help it achieve the set target.
The announcement was made in a press briefing ahead of the election schedule, signalling the party’s confidence as it gears up for a decisive contest.
The statement came as the BJP prepares to launch its campaign in the northern hill state. Shah emphasized that winning 65 seats would secure a clear majority and demonstrate the party’s continued popularity among voters.
Uttarakhand’s electorate has shown a trend of favoring the BJP in recent elections, and the party’s leadership believes that a focused strategy on key constituencies will help it achieve the set target.
The announcement was made in a press briefing ahead of the election schedule, signalling the party’s confidence as it gears up for a decisive contest.